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New England · Floods & storms

Floods & storms, 1936

225 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 12

Storm Sinks Vessel Polar Expedition Perishes COPENHAGEN

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 17 September 1936 · page 1

Dr. Charcot, leader of the French Polar Expedition aboard the vessel. "Pourquoi Pas," and crew were drowned with one…

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Fierce Storm Causes Havoc on the Coast

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1936 · page 6

Further details to hand show the severity of the tornado which swept a strip of country between Goonengerry and Byron Bay on…

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Flood Lighting Beardy-street Premises lest Pleases Business Men

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 23 September 1936 · page 4

Conaderable Interest Is twang shown by Armidale business men in a new system of window lighting which the City of Armidale…

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Spanish War Insurgents' Advance Dam Causes Flooding LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 1

The Spanish Government's troops are now making desperate efforts to cluck the insurgent advance on Madrid, says the Madrid…

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Armidale Improvement Flood Lighting

The Inverell Times · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 8

Considerable interest is being shown by Armidale business men in a new system of window lighting which the City of Armidale Electric Supply Co.,…

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Thunderstorms Cause Pollution? Waters of Mann River View of Minister for Mines

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 October 1936 · page 4

A reply to a telegram from the Copmanhurst Chamber of Commerce, protesting against the pollution of the river by mining…

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River Pollution Cause of Trouble Minister's Thunderstorm Suggestion "Caused by Sludge or Slurry"

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 October 1936 · page 3

The statement published on Friday relative to the pollution of the water of the Clarence River in which Mr. Henry, M.L.A., stated…

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River Pollution Cause of Trouble Minister's Thunderstorm Suggestion

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 7 October 1936 · page 3

The statement published recently relative to the pollution of the water of the Clarence River in which Mr. Henry. M.L.A., stated that the Minister…

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The Storm

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 October 1936 · page 8

Inky, black clouds hurried across the sky. Vivid flashes of lightning illumined the heavens. The thunder crashed, then rumbled in the…

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N.Z. Gales Remarkable Scenes WELLINGTON

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1936 · page 1

Four women and a man were blown off their feet and injured during a terrific gale in the city. One woman had a leg broken…

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Storm Showers Help Grass and Crops Prospect of Bountiful Season

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 13 October 1936 · page 4

Very heavy rain fell in Glen Innes from a storm shortly after dark last night, 36 points being registered at the local post office…

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Municipal Council Aerodrome Site Selected Glen Innes Adopts Taree's System of Main Street Lighting Flood Lighting of Shop Windows

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 15 October 1936 · page 7

The aldermen at their regular meeting this week instructed the Town Clerk to secure the necessary information with a view to an agreement being drawn up for the lease of portion of Mr. Tom Farlow's property for use as a landing ground…

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Westerly Gale Havoc in Sydney Harbor SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 1

A sudden westerly gale late yesterday afternoon caused havoc on the harbor. In a few moments many boats were caught unawares and overturned,…

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Westerly Gale Marred Week-End Weather Light Rain Last Night

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 4

The weather in Armidale during the week-end was chiefly fine, Saturday was a glorious day and the evening was mild and…

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Sudden Gale Havoc On Harbour Sailing Boats Upset Ferries to the Rescue Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 1

A sudden westerly gale late yesterday afternoon caused havoc on the harbor. A bright, hot summer day resulted in…

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Many Lives Lost In Sea Tragedy Launch Capsized Smitten by Furious Gale Occupants Hurled Into Water Two Men Struggle to Shore Five Bodies Recovered; Seven Missing Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 1

A dreadful tragedy was brought to light early this morning when Norman Jones and Wolfe Kalenstein were found almost unconscious on the rocks opposite Porter Bay, at Brooklyn…

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Flood Lighting Replaces White Way

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 19 October 1936 · page 4

The replacement of the "white way" with the new "flood lighting" is proceeding. The frontage to the store of W. Curtis Ltd. will be the next to…

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1889 Gale Warship's Escape

Guyra Argus · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 3

On March 16, 1889 seven warships of various nations were anchored in Apia Bay Western Samoa. Among them were the U.S.S. Trenton and…

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Casualties on Cunard Liner "Queen Mary" Channel Gale Shipping Buffeted American Liner Rendered Helpless LONDON

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 27 October 1936 · page 1

A severe gale in the English Channel to-day forced many vessels to seek shelter and caused the first…

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Storm Creates Havoc On Sea & Land Europe Lashed Furious Gale Widespread Damage Four Deaths Reported London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 October 1936 · page 1

Reports from all parts of the country indicate how widespread and serious have been the effects of last night's…

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